

In both action and results, Ashbey had a flair for the dramatic. By 788 UC (479 IC / 3588 CE ), all of the Mafia members were dead other than Alfred Rosas. However, it is a historical rarity for classmates to form the core of a military force and garner exceptional acclaim over the span of 15 years, and for that reason their existence stands out.

But it does not mean they were particularly exclusive. Since they all graduated in the June 730 UC (421 IC / 3530 CE ), they were called the " Year 730 Mafia". When he fell to second place in his third year, he was said to be so mortified as to claim it was the worst dishonour of his life.īruce Ashbey's headquarters staff was comprised of his former classmates.

He graduated at the top of his class and was said to have been the best student since the school's founding. No Alliance commanders other than Lin Pao and Yusuf Topparol at the Battle of Dagon equalled his reputation. He was a distinguished commander who led the Alliance to a major victory in the Second Battle of Tiamat. In the history of the Free Planets Alliance, Bruce Ashbey was a very prominent person in terms of fame and accomplishment.
